Eleonor Baluya
Nottingham
Summary
Experienced laboratory professional skilled in inter-machine comparison and quality assurance. Maintains laboratory competence through adherence to international standards. Operates and trains on Chemistry analysers, including the Atellica system. Conducts audits, manages non-conformities, and engages in quality assurance schemes, while mentoring BMS staff and students to promote continuous improvement.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work history
Specialist biomedical scientist
University Hospital of Leicester
Leicester
2019.12 - Current
- Ensured quality assurance to ISO:15189 standard, developed new methods and protocols, and evaluated diagnostic equipment and kits; authored standard operating procedures for new methodologies.
- Performing a variety of complex analytical procedures on a range of clinical specimens in an agreed standardised quality and within a timely manner.
- Maintained and operated laboratory equipment, including troubleshooting Atellica analysers and Advance 3320 Osmometer, ensuring safety, cleanliness, and performance standards.
- Conducted inter machine comparisons for all analysers in the laboratory, including peripheral sites, in accordance with internationally acknowledged standards and methods.
- I am the key operator and training officer Chemistry analyser (Atellica). Assist in teaching and training new BMS staff, APs and apprentice BMS students as well as doing appraisals.
- Conducted vertical and horizontal departmental audits and addressed non-conformities while participating in external and internal quality assurance schemes, analysing and reporting results promptly.
- Liaised with multidisciplinary healthcare teams for effective communication regarding patient test results.
Biomedical scientist
Kettering General Hospital
Kettering, Northamptonshire
2016.10 - 2019.11
- Undertaking daily routine and specialised diagnostic services on patient samples on a rotational basis using manual and automated techniques according to standard operating procedures.
- Monitored, maintained, and troubleshot analytical equipment including COBAS 8100 for pre-analytical procedures, COBAS 702 & 502 for chemistry tests, COBAS 602 for immunoassays, and COBAS b221 for blood gas analysis, ensuring operational integrity and reliability in delivering accurate test results.
- Performed duties to the highest standards, aligning with current quality initiatives to ensure compliance and enhance laboratory performance.
- Participated in Continuing Professional Development, maintaining evidence portfolio and undertaking relevant training to meet and exceed departmental competence standards.
- Monitored supply levels of laboratory consumables and reagents in collaboration with the Section Leader.
Associate Practitioner
Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust
Nottingham
2016.04 - 2016.09
- performed analytical testing on biological samples, maintaining and troubleshooting analyser under supervision of Biomedical Scientist.
- Performed quality control procedures and examined results; reported findings to Senior Staff.
- maintained accurate records and documentation for testing procedures.
- ensured adequate supply of consumables and reagents to support testing operations.
- Logged urgent and routine samples accurately into the system. ensuring accuracy of input.
- Assist in training new staff and undertake appropriate training and education in order to demonstrate and satisfy departmental competence standards.
Medical laboratory assistant
Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust
Nottingham
2014.06 - 2016.04
- Prepared biological samples for testing, ensuring accurate and reliable laboratory results.
- Process different range of biological samples in accordance to specimen acceptance policy.
- This also includes keyboard entry of patient and specimen details onto laboratory computer systems ensuring accuracy of input.
- Trained junior staff members through guidance and mentorship to enhance team competencies.
- Managed stock control for specimen containers, labels, and consumables to maintain operational readiness.
Education
Bachelor of Science in Medical Technology -
University of San Agustin
Iloilo City, Philippines 06/1993 - 10/1997
Skills
- Key operator and training officer Chemistry analyser (Atellica)
- Automated lab equipment operation
- Quality control
- Quality assurance participation
- Laboratory competence improvement
- Departmental audits
- Training and appraisals
Timeline
Specialist biomedical scientist
University Hospital of Leicester
2019.12 - Current
Biomedical scientist
Kettering General Hospital
2016.10 - 2019.11
Associate Practitioner
Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust
2016.04 - 2016.09
Medical laboratory assistant
Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust
2014.06 - 2016.04
Bachelor of Science in Medical Technology -
University of San Agustin
06/1993 - 10/1997